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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,555.79, 40,766.74 and 17,609.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,555.79, 40,766.74 and 17,609.91 is: 24,289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,555.79 : 40,766.74 = 17,609.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,555.79/40,766.74 = 17,609.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,555.79x = 40,766.74 × 17,609.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,555.79x = 717,898,524.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,898,524.55/29,555.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,289.61

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